If you are a parent with a child support case who was impacted by Hurricane Idalia, please contact the Child Support Program for assistance.

(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• Florida Disaster Resource Page
  FloridaDisaster.org lists many resources that are helpful to those impacted by Hurricane Idalia including how to apply for disaster assistance, open shelters, supply distribution points, etc
• FEMA Information
  If you have experienced impacts from Hurricane Idalia, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for up-to-date resources and information on the federal response to Hurricane Idalia. Register for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov if you have damages not covered by insurance. Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline by texting or calling 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press 2) to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
• Dislocated Worker Grant Program
  National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded for temporary employment to workers affected by major dislocations, including natural disasters. Individuals who qualify for disaster relief employment are people who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster, dislocated workers and individuals who are long-term unemployed. For information regarding National Dislocated Worker Grants, visit your local CareerSource Center at www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team
• Employ Florida
  The Employ Florida Disaster Recovery webpage has information on employment opportunities to help rebuild Florida's communities after a disaster or to post disaster-related jobs. View job opportunities at this link.
• Insurance Consumer Helpline
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. More information is available on the Chief Financial Officer's website.
• Verifying Contractors
  Before initiating repairs, verify a contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com Report unlicensed contractor activity by calling FL DBPR's Unlicensed Activity Hotline at (866) 532-1440 or email ULA@myfloridalicense.com.
• Disaster Contractors Network
  The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has activated the Disaster Contractors Network (DCN). DCN is specifically designed to help ensure homeowners are not duped by an unlicensed contractor by connecting homeowners needing emergency repairs with Florida-licensed contractors and construction suppliers. Once homeowners are safely able to assess their home repair needs, they are encouraged to log onto DCNOnline.org and search by county for a list of Florida-licensed contractors in their local community who are providing these services. Licensed contractors and suppliers can log onto DCNOnline.org to register their licensed company.
• Price Gouging Hotline
  To report suspected price gouging, call the Florida Attorney General's office at 1-866-966-7226, via the No Scam - Stop Price Gouging app, or online.
• FEMA Critical Needs Assistance
  The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) may provide financial assistance to Hurricane Idalia applicants who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwellings. Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation. Critical Needs Assistance is a one-time $700 payment per household. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET daily.
• FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance
  If your home was damaged by Hurricane Idalia but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET daily.
• Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance
  Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Idalia and are not eligible for regular state or Federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. FloridaCommerce is accepting applications for DUA from residents and businesses in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee, and Taylor counties, the FEMA-designated disaster impacted area as of September 4, 2023. The deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 3, 2023 for businesses and residents in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. For businesses and residents in Pinellas County the deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2023. To file a DUA claim, visit www.FloridaJobs.org or call 1-800-385-3920. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to assist claimants. For DUA claims information, call 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759) to speak to a customer service representative.
• State Assistance Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
  The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for Floridians to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the state of Florida. SAIL is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
• Free Hurricane Idalia Home Cleanup Hotline
  Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed.
• County Emergency Management Contacts: https://www.floridadisaster.org/counties/
• Office of Insurance Regulation Resources
  850-413-31400; https://www.floir.com/Office/HurricaneSeason/hurricaneresourcepage.aspx
• American Red Cross
  View a list of open shelters at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html. 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
• Department of Financial Services (DFS)
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236, Florida Relay Service: 711 (TDD/TTY). 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST, or online at www.myfloridacfo.com) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. Specialists can help individuals review their policies, understand their coverage, file a claim, and assist in communicating with insurance companies. DFS's Division of Consumer Services maintains a Hurricane Resources website at https://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/storm/resources. The Division of Consumer Services also houses a Disaster Preparedness website at prepareFL.com.

(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
  The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources. Small business owners can qualify for up to $50,000 per eligible business. The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program is active for Hurricane Idalia.
• Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
  The Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund focuses on creating and enhancing the diversification and resiliency of Florida's economy. Its purpose is to address the current gap in available, affordable capital for businesses by providing longer term loans with higher funding levels at market interest rates.
• Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance
  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available Disaster Loan Assistance for Hurricane Idalia-affected businesses. Applicants may apply online using the electronic loan application available on the SBA’s website and should apply under SBA declaration #18118.
• Verifying Contractors
  Before initiating repairs, verify a contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com by calling (850) 487-1395, or by downloading the free DBPR Mobile app through iTunes or the Google Play app store. Report unlicensed contractor activity by calling the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's (DBPR) Unlicensed Activity Hotline at (866) 532-1440.
• Disaster Contractors Network
  The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has activated the Disaster Contractors Network (DCN). DCN is specifically designed to help ensure homeowners are not duped by an unlicensed contractor by connecting homeowners needing emergency repairs with Florida-licensed contractors and construction suppliers. Once homeowners are safely able to assess their home repair needs, they are encouraged to log onto DCNOnline.org and search by county for a list of Florida-licensed contractors in their local community who are providing these services. Licensed contractors and suppliers can log onto DCNOnline.org to register their licensed company.
• Insurance Consumer Assistance
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. More information is available on the Chief Financial Officer's website.
• Price Gouging Hotline
  To report suspected price gouging, call the Florida Attorney General's office at 1-866-966-7226, via the No Scam - Stop Price Gouging app, or online.
• Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance
  Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Idalia and are not eligible for regular state or Federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. FloridaCommerce is accepting applications for DUA from residents and businesses in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee, and Taylor counties, the FEMA-designated disaster impacted area as of September 4, 2023. The deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 3, 2023 for businesses and residents in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. For businesses and residents in Pinellas County the deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2023. To file a DUA claim, visit www.FloridaJobs.org or call 1-800-385-3920. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to assist claimants. For DUA claims information, call 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759) to speak to a customer service representative.
• Dislocated Worker Grant Program
  National Dislocated Worker Grants are awarded for temporary employment to workers affected by major dislocations, including natural disasters. Individuals who qualify for disaster relief employment are people who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster, dislocated workers and individuals who are long-term unemployed. For information regarding National Dislocated Worker Grants, visit your local CareerSource Center at www.careersourceflorida.com/your-local-team
• Other resources listed at FloridaDisaster.Biz.
• Business Damage Assessment Survey
  The Florida Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) have activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Idalia. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses.
• State Assistance Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
  The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for Floridians to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the state of Florida. SAIL is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
• FEMA Critical Needs Assistance
  The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) may provide financial assistance to Hurricane Idalia applicants who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwellings. Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation. Critical Needs Assistance is a one-time $700 payment per household. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET daily.
• FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance
  If your home was damaged by Hurricane Idalia but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET daily.
• Free Hurricane Idalia Home Cleanup Hotline
  Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed.
• County Emergency Management Contacts: https://www.floridadisaster.org/counties/
• Office of Insurance Regulation Resources
  850-413-31400; https://www.floir.com/Office/HurricaneSeason/hurricaneresourcepage.aspx
• American Red Cross
  View a list of open shelters at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html. 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
• Department of Financial Services (DFS)
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236, Florida Relay Service: 711 (TDD/TTY). 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST, or online at www.myfloridacfo.com) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. Specialists can help individuals review their policies, understand their coverage, file a claim, and assist in communicating with insurance companies. DFS's Division of Consumer Services maintains a Hurricane Resources website at https://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/storm/resources. The Division of Consumer Services also houses a Disaster Preparedness website at prepareFL.com.

Florida Homeowner’s Guide: Catastrophic Event Property Damage is a frequently asked questions document, which provides information to homeowners affected by catastrophic events, such as natural disasters.

The Department also developed the Florida Homeowner’s Guide: Property Tax Relief for Catastrophic Events in 2023 to help property owners understand how a law passed in 2022 might affect them.

(Please contact the appropriate agency below for more information as these resources are not provided through the Department of Revenue.)

• USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
  Local program availability and individual eligibility will be determined by the USDA servicing office. For more information about disaster programs in your area, contact your local USDA service center.
• Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance
  Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Idalia and are not eligible for regular state or Federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. FloridaCommerce is accepting applications for DUA from residents and businesses in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee, and Taylor counties, the FEMA-designated disaster impacted area as of September 4, 2023. The deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 3, 2023 for businesses and residents in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. For businesses and residents in Pinellas County the deadline to submit a claim for DUA benefits is no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2023. To file a DUA claim, visit www.FloridaJobs.org or call 1-800-385-3920. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to assist claimants. For DUA claims information, call 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759) to speak to a customer service representative.
• Insurance Consumer Assistance
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. More information is available on the Chief Financial Officer's website.
• Disaster Contractors Network
  The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has activated the Disaster Contractors Network (DCN). DCN is specifically designed to help ensure homeowners are not duped by an unlicensed contractor by connecting homeowners needing emergency repairs with Florida-licensed contractors and construction suppliers. Once homeowners are safely able to assess their home repair needs, they are encouraged to log onto DCNOnline.org and search by county for a list of Florida-licensed contractors in their local community who are providing these services. Licensed contractors and suppliers can log onto DCNOnline.org to register their licensed company.
• State Assistance Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
  The Florida State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for Floridians to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the state of Florida. SAIL is currently activated and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
• FEMA Critical Needs Assistance
  The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) may provide financial assistance to Hurricane Idalia applicants who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwellings. Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation. Critical Needs Assistance is a one-time $700 payment per household. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET daily.
• FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance
  If your home was damaged by Hurricane Idalia but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET daily.
• Free Hurricane Idalia Home Cleanup Hotline
  Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed.
• County Emergency Management Contacts: https://www.floridadisaster.org/counties/
• Office of Insurance Regulation Resources
  850-413-31400; https://www.floir.com/Office/HurricaneSeason/hurricaneresourcepage.aspx
• American Red Cross
  View a list of open shelters at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html. 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
• Department of Financial Services (DFS)
  The toll-free Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236, Florida Relay Service: 711 (TDD/TTY). 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST, or online at www.myfloridacfo.com) can answer business and consumer-oriented insurance-related questions. Specialists can help individuals review their policies, understand their coverage, file a claim, and assist in communicating with insurance companies. DFS's Division of Consumer Services maintains a Hurricane Resources website at https://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/storm/resources. The Division of Consumer Services also houses a Disaster Preparedness website at prepareFL.com.